Le Monde

À la une

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a 'very high risk' of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween. Demonstrations are banned in city centers.

1. After the Trappes terrorist attack, a community hopes that France will wake up to the far-right threat
   Emotion ran high during the memorial ceremony held on Friday in Trappes, one week after a racist terrorist attack left one person dead and seven others wounded. The town's left-wing mayor was joined by left-wing political leaders, while leaders from the rest of the political spectrum did not come.
2. Is a 'beautiful' French election still possible?
   Since the violence on the sidelines of the October 17 protests, a spiraling escalation has taken hold in France, raising questions about whether debates can take place in a calm and constructive way ahead of a crucial presidential election. By Matthieu Goar, Co-head of the politics desk.
3. Political crisis turns into open conflict in Poland
   President Karol Nawrocki's refusal to swear in judges elected by parliament, triggered a dramatic showdown in front of the country's constitutional court on Friday. With legislative elections a year away, no compromise appears in sight.
4. Europe and Canada detail first measures after unprecedented rapprochement
   Following a two-day summit in Montréal, leaders of the European Union and the Canadian prime minister announced measures on Erasmus, instant money transfers, a digital trade agreement, critical materials and cooperation on AI and supercomputers.
5. North of Dallas, suburban America's hypergrowth: 'Our city went from 8,000 to 80,000 residents in 10 years'
   In the northern suburbs of Dallas, Texas, cities have experienced unprecedented growth rates, fueled by the construction of thousands of single-family homes on former farmland and a booming job market. However, this expansion has been challenged by rising mortgage rates and a tightening of immigration policies.
6. Gisèle Pelicot's new status as a global icon
   By Henri Seckel